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Compare the major Indian languages
Side-by-side breakdowns of sister languages — shared vocabulary, script differences, and the cultural context that shaped each pair.
Hindi vs Urdu
Hindi vs Urdu — what is the difference?
Hindi and Urdu are sister languages — Hindustani at their core, separated by script and register. Learn the everyday similarities and where they diverge.
Telugu vs Tamil
Telugu vs Tamil — sister Dravidian languages compared
Telugu and Tamil are the two most spoken Dravidian languages — same family, distinct sound and script. Here is how to tell them apart.
Hindi vs Bengali
Hindi vs Bengali — two giants of North-East India
Hindi and Bengali are both Indo-Aryan languages with vast literary traditions. Here is how they compare in script, sound and vocabulary.
Kannada vs Tamil
Kannada vs Tamil — two ancient Dravidian languages
Kannada and Tamil are both Dravidian languages with classical-language status awarded by the Government of India. Here are their key differences.
Tamil vs Malayalam
Tamil vs Malayalam — the closest sister languages
Tamil and Malayalam diverged only around the 9th century CE. They are mutually somewhat intelligible — here is how to tell them apart.
Hindi vs Punjabi
Hindi vs Punjabi — how different are they?
Hindi and Punjabi are neighbouring Indo-Aryan languages with a lot of shared vocabulary — but Punjabi has its own script, tones and doubled consonants. Here is how they compare.
Kannada vs Malayalam
Kannada vs Malayalam — neighbouring Dravidian languages
Kannada and Malayalam are neighbouring Dravidian languages, both rich in Sanskrit vocabulary but with distinct scripts and grammar. Here is how they differ.